The 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Tracs in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 58 miles per hour (about 46.7 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (1.7 percent), in heavy traffic (1.7 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Real Gas Mileage: Cons

Year

Body/Powertrain

Comment

2008

4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V65-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

Terrible. I've owned fullsize pickups and SUV so I know what to expect. I've never seen the average mpg display read over 15mpg for the six months I've owned it. The main reason I bought this was the combination AWD and 4WD transfer case, but it doesn't have a 2 wheel drive position like my Sierra did. Boy do I miss that, I averaged 20 mpg per tank.
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highway mileage is very good, better than my lighter V6 Ranger; 21mpg on the highway @ 75mph on flat road. City, with the remote start in winter, with the AWD kicking in, and lead foot acceleration nets me 13mpg. A light foot can get 15mpg city
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2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Gas Mileage (MPG)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and
where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Ford Explorer Sport Trac's
real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.